Starts out very subtle. Once it opens, black cherry, oak/vanilla, pepper become the prevalent noted.
Starts out very subtle. Once it opens, black cherry, oak/vanilla, pepper become the prevalent noted.
3 people found it helpfulMay 6th, 2021
Black olive, dried herbs, plum, blackberry, pepper spice, velvety finish.
Black olive, dried herbs, plum, blackberry, pepper spice, velvety finish.
3 people found it helpfulJan 3rd, 2016
I've had many bottles of this. Lots of variation. Always has old very rustic old world qualities. This one smelled like a cigarette ashtray, in a good way! Not the best one I've had but good value for under $20 wholesale.
I've had many bottles of this. Lots of variation. Always has old very rustic old world qualities. This one smelled like a cigarette ashtray, in a good way! Not the best one I've had but good value for under $20 wholesale.
2 people found it helpfulApr 28th, 2017
Little chalky, dusty tannins with fruit hiding behind, need to decant for an hour
Little chalky, dusty tannins with fruit hiding behind, need to decant for an hour
2 people found it helpfulDec 23rd, 2015
A nice ‘blue collar’ Sangiovese. s this winery has a good reputation over the years and does a decent job with this grape. . Still nicely balanced after nine years. went well with barbecued lamb chops and good friends. 
A nice ‘blue collar’ Sangiovese. s this winery has a good reputation over the years and does a decent job with this grape. . Still nicely balanced after nine years. went well with barbecued lamb chops and good friends. 
1 person found it helpfulMay 23rd, 2021
This wine is made from 90% Sangiovese and 10% Canaiolo Nero grapes from Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG in Tuscany. It aged over two years in Slavonian and French oak barrels and at least one year in the bottle prior to release.
It is a medium ruby wine with a secondary garnet hue.
It is elegant, dry, and balanced, and offers medium intensity of tart cherry, ripe blackberry, and plum, along with violet, licorice, clove, toast, cedar, nutmeg, tobacco, and wet earth notes.
The structure is solid with medium(+) acidity, medium alcohol, medium(+) tannins, and a medium(+) finish. The flavors and aromas are concentrated.
This wine may be consumed now and has potential for further aging. It also has a lot of food-pairing potential. We’re pairing it with a traditional spaghetti pasta dish this evening.
Carpineto, Vino Nobile di Montepulciano, Reserva. Vintage 2015. ABV 13.5%.
This wine is made from 90% Sangiovese and 10% Canaiolo Nero grapes from Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG in Tuscany. It aged over two years in Slavonian and French oak barrels and at least one year in the bottle prior to release.
It is a medium ruby wine with a secondary garnet hue.
It is elegant, dry, and balanced, and offers medium intensity of tart cherry, ripe blackberry, and plum, along with violet, licorice, clove, toast, cedar, nutmeg, tobacco, and wet earth notes.
The structure is solid with medium(+) acidity, medium alcohol, medium(+) tannins, and a medium(+) finish. The flavors and aromas are concentrated.
This wine may be consumed now and has potential for further aging. It also has a lot of food-pairing potential. We’re pairing it with a traditional spaghetti pasta dish this evening.
Carpineto, Vino Nobile di Montepulciano, Reserva. Vintage 2015. ABV 13.5%.
1 person found it helpfulMar 30th, 2021
Not bad, quite full but at $35 at the Dan, not really a contender.
Not bad, quite full but at $35 at the Dan, not really a contender.
1 person found it helpfulMar 22nd, 2021
90% Sangiovese Grosso & 10% Canaiolo Nero. Had my other bottle too young & was so tight & like a walnut. Today with 8 yrs & a decant it’s really starting to show its stuff: Barolo challenging stuffing, all lithe & sinewy roses & tar, softer, but a keeper for around 26$. What a steal. Just have to be patient.
90% Sangiovese Grosso & 10% Canaiolo Nero. Had my other bottle too young & was so tight & like a walnut. Today with 8 yrs & a decant it’s really starting to show its stuff: Barolo challenging stuffing, all lithe & sinewy roses & tar, softer, but a keeper for around 26$. What a steal. Just have to be patient.
1 person found it helpfulFeb 13th, 2021
Montepulciano, Siena, Tuscany, Italy
